Structure and dynamics Research update Virus mapped in 3D using X-ray pulses New technique could help combat HIV and influenza Read article: Virus mapped in 3D using X-ray pulses
Ultrafast science News Physicists urged to back plans for Africa’s first synchrotron Rallying cry goes out for an African light source, with South Africa a potential host Read article: Physicists urged to back plans for Africa’s first synchrotron
Optical physics Feature Unveiling your secret superpower There's more to light than first meets the eye, says David Shane, who reveals how you can actually see polarized light, if you try hard enough Read article: Unveiling your secret superpower
Soft matter and liquids Research update Heart-muscle model could help pinpoint regions of atrial fibrillation Research could lead to better surgical treatments for preventing strokes Read article: Heart-muscle model could help pinpoint regions of atrial fibrillation
Biophysics Research update Cellular model of tissue growth could shed light on metastasis Physicists model how cells push and pull one another Read article: Cellular model of tissue growth could shed light on metastasis
Biophysics Research update Nanostructure puts the gloss on avian eggshells Scientists reveal why tinamou eggs shine like a brand new car Read article: Nanostructure puts the gloss on avian eggshells
Culture, history and society News Our favourite pictures of 2014 From interstellar dust and galactic dirt to cracking oysters and educational doodles Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2014
Soft matter and liquids Feature A taste for anelloni See why a new form of pasta invented by Davide Michieletto and Matthew S Turner can teach us about polymers Read article: A taste for anelloni
Mathematical physics Research update A few long jumps can make an epidemic Physicists simulate how long-distance travel spreads disease